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Spooky lakes : 25 strange and mysterious lakes that dot our planet

Rutherford, Geo,


Author created the series "Spooky Lake Month." Lake Superior (United States and Canada) -- Roopkund Lake (India) -- Lake Karachay (Russia) -- Lake Nicaragua (Nicaragua) -- Nyiragongo Lava Lake (Democratic Republic of the Congo) -- Toxic Lake (Romania) -- Yellowstone Hot Springs (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, United States) -- Kaindy Lake (Kazakhstan) -- Cenotes (Mexico) -- Jellyfish Lake (Palau) -- Kaali Crater Lake (Estonia) -- Kawah-Ijen (Indonesia) -- Lake Vostok (Antarctica) -- Lake Maracaibo (Venezuela) -- Lake Nyos (Cameroon) -- Pitch Lake (Trinidad) -- Spirit Lake (Washington, United States) -- Qiandao Lake (China) -- Lake Chagan (Kazakhstan) -- Underwater Brine Lakes (Gulf of Mexico) -- Lake Natron (Tanzania) -- Crater Lake (Oregon, United States) -- Lake Guatavita (Colombia) -- The Shaft (Australia/near Mount Gambier) -- Lake Baikal (Russia). Plumbs the depths of unusual lakes around the world. Readers learn not only about the science of hydrology, but why understanding the natural world is crucial to protecting it from pollution and climate change.
Date Published:2024

Author created the series "Spooky Lake Month." Lake Superior (United States and Canada) -- Roopkund Lake (India) -- Lake Karachay (Russia) -- Lake Nicaragua (Nicaragua) -- Nyiragongo Lava Lake (Democratic Republic of the Congo) -- Toxic Lake (Romania) -- Yellowstone Hot Springs (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, United States) -- Kaindy Lake (Kazakhstan) -- Cenotes (Mexico) -- Jellyfish Lake (Palau) -- Kaali Crater Lake (Estonia) -- Kawah-Ijen (Indonesia) -- Lake Vostok (Antarctica) -- Lake Maracaibo (Venezuela) -- Lake Nyos (Cameroon) -- Pitch Lake (Trinidad) -- Spirit Lake (Washington, United States) -- Qiandao Lake (China) -- Lake Chagan (Kazakhstan) -- Underwater Brine Lakes (Gulf of Mexico) -- Lake Natron (Tanzania) -- Crater Lake (Oregon, United States) -- Lake Guatavita (Colombia) -- The Shaft (Australia/near Mount Gambier) -- Lake Baikal (Russia). Plumbs the depths of unusual lakes around the world. Readers learn not only about the science of hydrology, but why understanding the natural world is crucial to protecting it from pollution and climate change.

Date Published:2024

It's okay, just ask

Carlos, Monique Leonardo,


A child immigrates to a new place with her family, facing uncertainties and fears. Guided by her mother's words: "It's okay, just ask," she approaches challenges with open-mindedness, curiosity, and courage. Each time she chooses to just ask, she learns something new and her understanding of her new home, peers, and neighbors grows deeper.
Date Published:2024

The great dinosaur sleepover

Bailey, Linda, 1948-


Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants -- a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake, dino movies. Dino everything! But when the day of the party arrives his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction. Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some new prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! The dinos have invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he'll never forget.
Date Published:2025

Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants -- a dinosaur sleepover! Dino games, dino balloons, dino cake, dino movies. Dino everything! But when the day of the party arrives his friends all come down with the flu, and the party seems to be on the edge of extinction. Then, in the middle of the night, Jake hears a strange noise and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds some new prehistoric party guests right there in his living room! The dinos have invited themselves in to make sure Jake has a birthday he'll never forget.

Date Published:2025

The land knows me : a nature walk exploring Indigenous wisdom

Joseph, Leigh,


Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships and how we are all connected to nature through plant-based foods, medicines, and materials.
Date Published:2025

Salt, pepper, season, spice : all the flavors of the world

Pasquet, Jacques,


This book explores the spices, condiments and confections we love and the rich histories and cultures they come from around the world.
Date Published:2024

Up, up, ever up! Junko Tabei : a life in the mountains

Yasuda, Anita,


The book is about the first woman to summit Mount Everest follows Junko Tabei who, despite many obstacles, climbed step by step to reach her goal and then took on a new challenge: protecting the wild spaces she loved for future generations.
Date Published:2024

The beat of the dragon boat

Matula, Christina,


A young boy learns about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival from his grandfather when he attends his first dragon boat race. Includes a recipe for red bean zongzi.
Date Published:2025

The true story of vanilla : how Edmond Albius made history

Richards, Ann (Ann M.),


In 1841, a 12-year-old enslaved boy, Edmond Albius, made history when he discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla plants using a bamboo twig. Until that time, only bees in Mexico could pollinate the plant-botanists couldn't figure out another way. With his mentor, Edmond travelled around Réunion Island to share his technique, the Geste d'Edmonde (Edmond's gesture), which is still in use today. Despite his important achievement, as an enslaved person Edmond didn't receive payment or recognition for his contribution to science, eventually dying in poverty after being freed from slavery in 1848. Today it is recognized that Edmond's method of pollination was key to bringing vanilla to the world, helped to create a billion-dollar industry and gave us the flavor we love to use in cooking, baking, medicine and, of course, ice cream.
Date Published:2025

In 1841, a 12-year-old enslaved boy, Edmond Albius, made history when he discovered how to hand-pollinate vanilla plants using a bamboo twig. Until that time, only bees in Mexico could pollinate the plant-botanists couldn't figure out another way. With his mentor, Edmond travelled around Réunion Island to share his technique, the Geste d'Edmonde (Edmond's gesture), which is still in use today. Despite his important achievement, as an enslaved person Edmond didn't receive payment or recognition for his contribution to science, eventually dying in poverty after being freed from slavery in 1848. Today it is recognized that Edmond's method of pollination was key to bringing vanilla to the world, helped to create a billion-dollar industry and gave us the flavor we love to use in cooking, baking, medicine and, of course, ice cream.

Date Published:2025

A sick history of medicine

Poleksic, Jelena,


Includes index. If you don't like going to the doctor, spare a thought for your ancestors. Got a headache? We can drill into your skull! Need to buy medicine? Can we recommend a dose of ground-up Egyptian mummy? Want to fight off diseases? Try carrying around one of your farts in a jar. It's well-known that to make advances in science you have to make a few mistakes along the way. Readers will be whisked around the world-from ancient Rome to imperial China-to meet the medical innovators who pushed the boundaries of what was possible, with sometimes disastrous effects. They'll learn about the use of leeches, maggot-therapy (as gross as it sounds), dancing plagues, public dissections, grave robbers, electric eel treatments, exploding teeth, and much more!
Date Published:2025

Includes index. If you don't like going to the doctor, spare a thought for your ancestors. Got a headache? We can drill into your skull! Need to buy medicine? Can we recommend a dose of ground-up Egyptian mummy? Want to fight off diseases? Try carrying around one of your farts in a jar. It's well-known that to make advances in science you have to make a few mistakes along the way. Readers will be whisked around the world-from ancient Rome to imperial China-to meet the medical innovators who pushed the boundaries of what was possible, with sometimes disastrous effects. They'll learn about the use of leeches, maggot-therapy (as gross as it sounds), dancing plagues, public dissections, grave robbers, electric eel treatments, exploding teeth, and much more!

Date Published:2025

Chomp-o-rama : the strange ways that animals eat

Birmingham, Maria,


Crunch… munch… slurp… CHOMP! These animals are hungry, and each creature has its own way of eating. Some dine in ways similar to humans. And others definitely do not. This nonfiction book offers creative comparisons between the way humans eat and the mealtime habits of a dozen other creatures.
Date Published:2025

Barefoot skateboarders

Singh, Rina, 1955-


The tiny village of Janwaar in Madhya Pradesh, India, gets a new skatepark, which inspires Ramkesh and all the local kids to learn how to skateboard, putting them on the map and uniting their community.
Date Published:2024

This is how a ball rolls : the science of wobbling, bouncing, spinning balls

Tekavec, Heather, 1969-


Tongue-twisting main text, informative science sidebars and wacky, colorful art combine in this unique informational picture book that begs to be read aloud. Can you name a "zigging, zagging, zippy" ball? How about a "score-some-points-and-win" ball? In a madcap romp that's part guessing game, readers will learn all about these balls and more, from teeny tiny marbles all the way up to the giant, person-sized Zorb.
Date Published:2025

Tongue-twisting main text, informative science sidebars and wacky, colorful art combine in this unique informational picture book that begs to be read aloud. Can you name a "zigging, zagging, zippy" ball? How about a "score-some-points-and-win" ball? In a madcap romp that's part guessing game, readers will learn all about these balls and more, from teeny tiny marbles all the way up to the giant, person-sized Zorb.

Date Published:2025

Plant attack! : the fascinating ways flora defends itself

Silver, Erin, 1980-


This illustrated nonfiction picture book explores the unique and disgusting ways plants protect themselves.
Date Published:2025

Dogs vs. humans : a showdown of the senses

Gibeault, Stephanie,


In showdown of the senses, who do you think would win, dog or human? In this book, the sensory abilities of dogs and humans are explained and compared, with a final tally provided at the end. Includes glossary.
Date Published:2025

Fox and the mystery letter

Griffiths, Alex G,


"Fox doesn't need any mysterious puzzles, adventures, or memories of his old . . . But he stops himself from finishing the thought. Still, it can't hurt to look at the first clue. Of course, one clue leads to the next: Fox follows arrows in the mud, notes taped to trees, swirling smoke signals, a map from a bottle, and gifts from fellow animals--on the trail of a friendship that once was."--
Date Published:2025

Patty dreams

Hohn, Nadia L.,


At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents' patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August's friends are leaving, and the patties aren't selling like they used to. Soon, it's his family's turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August's father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy's recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy's patties take off, and soon August's parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name-"Patty Dreams".
Date Published:2025

At his home in Jamaica, August wakes up every morning to the delicious smell of patties. His parents' patty stand used to be popular, but Jamaica is changing. August's friends are leaving, and the patties aren't selling like they used to. Soon, it's his family's turn to say goodbye. Off they fly to cold, snowy Toronto, where August's father takes a job at a cookie factory and comes home too tired to make his beloved patties. One night, after everyone is asleep, August tiptoes into the kitchen and tries to recreate his Daddy's recipe. His attempt inspires his father, and for the first time since they left Jamaica, August wakes up to the smell of fresh patties. Daddy's patties take off, and soon August's parents decide to open a new patty stand with a new name-"Patty Dreams".

Date Published:2025

The most magnificent team

Spires, Ashley,


Captures the emotional ups and downs of working with others in this celebration of collaboration in the creative process. As the girl perseveres through technical and emotional challenges, she learns that mistakes don't mean failure and setbacks are just part of the route to success.
Date Published:2025

Benny on the case

King, Wesley,


Eleven-year-old Benny, a boy with Mosaic Down syndrome, navigates a new mainstream classroom, standing up to bullies, making new friends, and uncovering a government conspiracy threatening to close down the retirement home owned by his mother.
Date Published:2025

How to know a crow : the biography of a brainy bird

Savage, Candace, 1949-


Crows are all around us, shouting from lamp posts, poking around on lawns, and generally taking a bright-eyed interest in everything that moves. But most of us don't know much about their lives.
Date Published:2024

Octopus ocean : geniuses of the deep

Leiren-Young, Mark,


This book introduces readers to octopuses all over the world. It discusses octopus habitat, biology and threats to survival, and how scientists, conservationists and young people are working to protect octopuses everywhere.
Date Published:2025